Monday, January 30, 2012

For Cath (sans CHA) with Love Blog Hop


com·mu·ni·ty  [kuh-myoo-ni-tee]  noun, plural -ties
1.a group sharing common characteristics or interests and perceived or perceiving itself as distinct in some respect from the larger society within which it exists
 
 
A few gals from this fabulous blogging community had a brilliant idea to put together a blog hop for Cath, the personality and mastermind behind Moxie Fab World, as she is gearing up her journey to get well from some recent shoulder pain. I couldn't pass up the opportunity to join in! Here's to you, Cath, wishing you well!
 
 
I was inspired by the modern and graphic inspiration photo over at the Paper Smooches Sparks Challenge to make a cheery get well card. I stamped the leaf image, from Vogue Abode, repeatedly in white, mint, teal and yellow chalk ink and the created a banner sentiment from Sentiment Sampler. A bit of May Arts Natural Burlap String and a hand molded flower finishes the look.
 

53 comments:

Laurel said...

Wow look at that beautiful card!

donna mikasa said...

So pretty, Karen! At first, I thought it was layers of tissue paper--love the translucency!

Barb said...

Amazing card for Cath, Karen! So beautiful!

Virginia L. said...

well written, well thought-out, well-designed, Karen!Please link up your post in my blog! Lorena and I thank you for being part of the hop for Cath. xoxo

joy said...

Such a pretty card, Karen! Cath will love it!

Jen W. said...

Love those layered leaves - they're so dreamy looking! And that double twine bow rocks.

Lynn said...

Your layered leaves are absolutely stunning. I love this card Karen and I am sure Cath will too!

Lindsay said...

LOVELOVELOVE Karen! Such a fabulous card!

Laura B. said...

So gorgeous!! Love that background!

Jaclyn Miller said...

Wow, those groupings of different colored leaves really pack a punch!

paperella said...

Well Karen, this community member almost fell off her chair when she saw this card! What an amazing stamping job!!!
Thanks so much for being part of this blog hop!

Isabelle P. said...

Je viens toujours sur ton blog, même si je ne laisse pas de commentaire à chaque fois.
Mais pour cette carte, je voulais te dire combien je la trouve magnifique ! Le travail des encres est splendide !

Deirdre said...

Love that beautiful resin flower that makes it all "pop". Just adore what you created - beautiful.

Heather Innusa said...

This is wonderful - for a wonderful gal!

Christina said...

These colors look amazing layered together on a darker background. Wow! Gorgeous design.

Lin said...

Such a pretty card, Karen! Love your design!

Sherry Eckblad said...

my favorite. I have those flowers and wondered what to do with them. Might have to cardlift this one Karen.

Jingle said...

Such a pretty card!

Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin) said...

Fabulous, what a fun hop, how do I find the other gals? Must play with that Paper Smooches challenge... the list is long though.

cheiron said...

Just gorgeous. FABULOUS background.

Lisa said...

Oh Karen this is brilliant! What a lovely card ;)

Kelly said...

Love Love Love!!

Jennifer Rzasa said...

I just love your layered leaf background...you always "wow" me with things I would never think to do myself!

Jocelyn Olson said...

WOW!! The layered leaves are stunning! I'm always so amazed by your cards!

JJ Bolton said...

So much movement in that layered background, wow! Really, really beautiful!

Nadine said...

Love the technique you used on this card, it seems like the leaves are blowing in the background!

Donna Bowman said...

Beautiful card - love the stamping of the leaves!!

Donna Bowman said...

Beautiful card - love the stamping of the leaves!!

Terri E. said...

The layers of colors are really fun!

It's a good life!
Terri E.

Lynnda Hosni said...

This card just made me smile Karen... Its so pretty!!... hugs..xoxo

Trinh said...

This is stunning, Karen! I love the colors & the way you stamped the background.

~amy~ said...

your layered stamping is absolutely gorgeous...and love the bloom:)

artfuldelight said...

Fabulous card!!

Meadie said...

Gorgeous card!I Love everything about it, hugs x x

yyam said...

So beautiful! That's incredible stamping Karen!

Emily Leiphart said...

This is stunning, Karen! You've totally transformed that leaf stamp. I'll never look at it in the same way.

jen said...

Fab- Moxie Fab- stamping! A hop in honor of someone extraordinary!!! Love it. :)

Aimes said...

Oh my! That stamped background is FABULOUS!!!!
Hugs,
Aimes
x

Debstamps said...

Lovely color layers!

Levana Sunandar said...

you awe me with your background stamping, it looks so perfect. I thought it was a colorful tissue paper

Stephanie Lanzalotto said...

This card is drop dead gorgeous! I love the colors you used and the entire composition. It looks like tissue.

Karin (PeppermintPatty) said...

What a sweet Get Well card for Cath! She will LOVE it!

Lisa Petrella said...

Oooooo...I LOVE all of the stamping in the background and your color choices!! And that hand molded flower is FABBY!!!

Ingrid Danvers said...

Gorgeous card! Love the stamped background and the colors you used.

BabyBokChoy said...

Absolutely terrific card!!! :)

lisa arana said...

stunning! all the layered stamps are just a gorgeous background.

Annette said...

wow what a beautiful card...so sweet..

Kathy Mc said...

Your Get Well card for Cath is just stunning, Karen!

Amy said...

Oh Karen, the colors you've used are just gorgeous! I love all the layering of the stamps! So so pretty!

Cheryl said...

Oh my gosh! This is gorgeous! Getting this beautiful card in the mail is certain to make any one feel better.

~Cheryl~

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papertrails leaver said...

love this get well card and sure Cath will too!

Cath said...

Karen, my friend, this card is absolutely stunning! You never cease to amaze me when it comes to interpreting an inspiration piece, and this one is just divine! Thank you so much for working it up on my behalf--I feel so lucky to have such a wonderful friend. And your posting of the definition of "community" is so apropos. Thanks for sharing it with all of us.

All my love,
Cath

Amy C said...

Awesome card!! Love the color combo!!